The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast
1) 104. Why do waterfalls make so much noise?
Waterfalls don't just sound loud, they roar for a reason. Learn how gravity, turbulence, trapped air, and canyon echoes combine to create one of nature's most powerful sounds. Keep the learning going ...Show More
2) 103. Can a Tomato Be Cube-Shaped?
Can a tomato really be cube-shaped? Mrs. Cindy uses this surprising question to explain how plant traits change over time and how humans influence the foods we grow. This topic continues in a companio...Show More
3) 102. What Animal Can Punch Like a Superhero?
Did you know there's a tiny ocean creature with a punch so powerful, it creates underwater shockwaves? Discover the fascinating mantis shrimp and other animals with seemingly super-powered limbs in th...Show More
4) 101. Why Do Some Animals Seem So Smart?
Do some animals really seem smart… or are we just imagining it? In this episode, discover the difference between instinct and intelligence, explore how fables use animal characters to teach lessons, a...Show More
5) 100. What Was the First Thing Ever Seen Through a Telescope?
What did Galileo first see through a telescope in the 1600's? Listen and find out! In the companion video class for members, 1st-8th graders will learn how telescopes work, understand the difference ...Show More
6) 99. Why Did People Travel with Animals Long Ago?
What if your Christmas trip meant riding a camel through the desert or a horse-drawn sleigh through the snow? Find out how animals helped people travel long ago in this fun mix of history and science!...Show More
7) 98. Why Is There an Orange in My Stocking?!
This holiday episode unwraps the surprising history behind oranges in Christmas stockings. Join Mrs. Cindy as she blends seasonal science with a little old–fashioned Christmas cheer! Want to learn eve...Show More
8) 97. What's Making Noise Outside at Night?
Which animals are still stirring at night during the autumn season? The entire family can listen to this episode to find out! In the companion video class for members, 1st-8th graders will learn about...Show More
9) 96. Can Snow Make Sound Disappear?
Can snow really make the world quieter? Discover the science behind nature’s winter hush in this frosty episode! Explore the science of frost and discover how icy crystals form, sparkle, and inspire c...Show More
10) 95. Why Do Some Animals Slither?
How do animals move without legs? In this short and slithery episode, Mrs. Cindy uncovers the science behind how snakes use muscles, scales, and clever movement to glide across the ground. If today’s ...Show More